Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (KCLT)

Lat: 35.21°NLon: 80.96°WElev: 726ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.82 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 4:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charlotte NC

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 60. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. East northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers between 9am and 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 60. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. East northeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 75. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
A chance of showers between 9am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
Charlotte NC
 35.21°N 80.84°W (Elev. 656 ft)
2:23 am EDT Apr 25, 2026
5am EDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm EDT May 1, 2026
 
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